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2/3 polar bears will disappear
Research projects by the US Geological Survey (USGS) said that in the next half century, polar bears will disappear along the northern coasts of Alaska, Russia and in th…
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Environment
The fire belt shook, the Californians feared
A total of 69 major earthquakes shook the Pacific Ring of Fire within 48 hours, sparking speculation that the earthquake was about to strike California.
Environment
Scary pictures in Hawaii crater
According to the Daily Mail, the unmanned flight was conducted by the US Geological Survey (USGS) to check the operation of Halemaumau fire mouth in Kilauea volcano in H…
Environment
Strong earthquakes in Osaka, at least 3 people were killed
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the 5.3-magnitude earthquake occurred at 7:58 am on June 18 in the northern province of Osaka with an epicenter at a depth of 15.4km.
Environment
The earthquake of 7.2 degrees shook the Mexican capital
A strong earthquake triggered the alarm system in Mexico City and caused buildings to shake.
Environment
6.3 earthquake in Chile
AFP quoted the US Geological Survey (USGS) as saying the magnitude of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake was 82km deep.
Environment
The powerful earthquake off the Russian coast triggered a tsunami warning
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia, which could create tsunamis within a 300km radius.
Environment
Strong earthquake two consecutive days in the Pacific, causing tsunami warnings
The magnitude-6.9 magnitude earthquake rocked off the Solomon Islands, a day after another major earthquake, raising the risk of tsunamis.
Environment
Earthquake 'rips' roads in New Zealand
The new 6.2-magnitude quake struck New Zealand's South Island on November 14, hours after a 7.8-magnitude quake struck.
Environment
Italy inspired a strong historical earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale landed in Italy in the morning of October 30, causing the most powerful aftershock that the country has record…
Environment
6.1 Richter earthquake rocked Taiwan
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook many parts of Taiwan, making people in Taipei feel vibrations.
Environment
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in northeastern Taiwan (China) on May 12. People in Taipei City also felt shaking.
Environment
Strong earthquake shook Ecuador, 41 people died
A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the central coast of Ecuador, killing at least 28 people and potentially leading to tsunamis.
Environment
Japan again shook because of the 6.1-magnitude earthquake
The 6.1-magnitude Richter earthquake happened in northeastern Japan.
Environment
Process of collecting molten lava from volcanoes
With only protective gear, a hammer and a bucket of water, geologists have turned the work of dangerous molten lava into a very gentle way.